Network specialist [h1.location_city]

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE : SCI

TRAVEL : Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer based out of McClellan, CA . As a Network Engineer / Principal Network Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

What You’ll get to Do :

Work closely with engineers and technicians in a lab environment

Design and plan network communication systems

Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture

Provide specific detailed information for hardware and software

Advise on integration of new emerging industry technologies to the program’s systems

Implement engineering changes, techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to the system as required

Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network, computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing to include routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc

Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures

Responsible for completing the network configurations and coordinating with the peers, SMEs, and government engineers.

Evaluate new communication technologies to enhance capabilities of the network

Occasional travel may be required

This position may be filled as a Network Engineer or Principal Network Engineer.

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Basic Qualifications for Network Engineer :

Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 2 years of experience; OR 0 years of experience with a Masters degree or an additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree.

Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.

Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP sub-netting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP.

Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS / IOS-XE).

Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.

Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS / TACACS.

Ability to travel 10% of the time

Must be a US Citizen in order to meet clearance requirement

CLEARANCE : Active DoD secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Network Engineer :

Bachelors degree in science, engineering, or related discipline with 5 years of experience; OR 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters degree; OR 1 year of experience with STEM PhD degree or an additional 4 years of relevant experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor degree.

Experience with network design, architecture, specifications, and equipment selection.

Understanding of IP4 and IPv6 network design, including IP sub-netting and protocols including BGP, OSPF and EIGRP.

Understanding of network device configuration and troubleshooting (ideally, Cisco IOS / IOS-XE).

Understanding of advanced features like GRE, IPSEC, IP quality-of-service, VLANs, and multicast.

Familiar with network management protocols, like SNMP, SSH, syslog, RADIUS / TACACS.

Ability to travel 10% of the time

Must be a US Citizen in order to meet clearance requirement.

CLEARANCE : Active DoD secret clearance to start with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS / SCI.

Preferred Qualifications :

DoD 8570 Security certification such as Sec+, CASP, CISSP, or equivalent.

A professional certification specific to the networking industry like a Network+, CCNA / CCNP / CCIE or equivalent.

Familiar with network management applications, like Splunk, Firepower Management Center (FMC), and / or Cisco ISE.

Exposure to the Risk Management Framework, associated security controls, and STIGs.

Familiar with Windows, Linux, and VMWare configuration and troubleshooting.

Experience with HAIPE / TACLANE and other military COMSEC / CRYPTO equipment and procedures.

Proficiency with MS Office tools, including PowerPoint and Visio

Active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance to start; TS / SCI after hiring.

Primary Level Salary Range : $100,300.00 - $150,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range : $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and / or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http : / / www.northropgrumman.com / EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.